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Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Very nice area and easy access to other area Marinas, shopping, restaurants, etc. Beautiful area.

by firstforty on Aug 16, 2017

Quiet, nice dining at Knot just a Bar, pleasant live music, nice staff.

Marina Response:

Thank you for visiting Bay Harbor Lake Marina and the nice words. We are delighted that your experience was a pleasant one. We look forward to serving you again.
Regards,
Jerry Smith, Dock Consultant

by swanee on Jul 31, 2017

Its like they took a giant subdivision and placed it in the most beautiful part of Michigan. I guess its better than a quarry ,but I will never go there again.

Marina Response:

Swanee,
Thank you for taking the time to visit Bay Harbor Lake Marina. I am not exactly sure why your experience here was unsatisfactory based on your comment, however, I can personally assure you that we strive for excellence and the vast majority of our guests enjoy the ambiance and amenities that we offer. If you choose to come back on a future boating adventure I would really like to sit down with you and get to the root of your concerns. Until then,
Warm regards,
Jerry Smith, Dock Consultant

by dailygrind on Jul 23, 2017

We always love our stay in bay harbor! We've been coming since 1999, and every year we have a great time!
One suggestion-have 1 or 2 grills available for transients. We stay there anywhere from 4-6 days each year. While we love Knot just a bar, the new grille restaurant, it would be great to be able to grill out and enjoy dinner on our boat.
We are looking forward to our trip back next summer!

Marina Response:

Hello dailygrind,
Thank you for the being a regular repeat customer for so many years. We are always open to suggestions and appreciate all comments from our boating community. We are discussing the idea of grills and have to check the local laws and marina rules. If at all possible, I think yours is a great idea so if all works out .....we will see. Until then have a great time and be safe.
Warm regards,
Jerry Smith, Dock Consultant

by vmaks on Jul 06, 2017

Bathrooms were filthy, clubhouse was below par, there was no informational map to the grounds (i.e. you are here......this store is located here,etc). Dockhands were great- polite, willing to do anything,etc. No bikes or vehicle to get around. They said some are coming but a $25/day charge. At the price you pay for a Pvt marina you would think they would offer equal or more than the municipal marinas in the area.

Marina Response:

Dear VMAKS,
Thank you for taking the time to post a comment about Bay Harbor Lake Marina. We apologize for the experience that you had here. We strive for excellence and have taken corrective actions to address your concerns. The high volume of traffic that we experienced during the Fourth of July week contributed to the bathrooms not being as they should. Going forward our Dock Consultant, Harbor Master and all dock hands will monitor the bathrooms to ensure cleanliness and serviceability. As for a map, our dock consultant spoke with you and your partner at length and gave you a boaters welcome packet that had both a map of Bay Harbor as well as a map of the surrounding area. We have also placed a map holder on the wall next to the marina bulletin board at the Harbor Master office. The bikes have arrived and we are happy to report that they are free with a $25 refundable deposit. As an open resort that is not private we are very proud of our facilities and amenities. Our marina has received many awards and accolades and we hope that you endeavor to come back and experience all that Bay Harbor Lake Marina has to offer.
Regards,
Jerry Smith, Dock Consultant

About Bay Harbor Lake Marina

Bay Harbor Lake Marina is widely recognized as the Nautical Center of the Great Lakes and has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Ports in North America by Motor Boating Magazine. We have both seasonal and transient slips available and our professional staff looks forward to helping you enjoy the friendly Northern Michigan experience.

Bay Harbor Lake Marina is located in Bay Harbor Lake and adjoining the pristine waters of Lake Michigan, offering superior amenities and services to both seasonal and transient boaters. The marina has 111 slips for vessels up to 185' and draft up to 12'. The dock design includes floating docks with adjustable cleats. The marina has been a certified Michigan Clean Marina. The Village of Bay Harbor offers unique boutique shopping, dining, ships store, salon services, yacht dealers, lodging, and premier events steps away from the docks. Boaters can enjoy biking along 26 miles of Little Traverse Wheelway extending from Charlevoix to Harbor Springs. Also on site is a 27-hole Championship Golf Course with stunning views of Lake Michigan.